Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103290 total results. Showing results 17601 to 17620 «877878879880881882883884885Next ›Last » Family violence committed ‘every six minutes’ in Victoria AUSTRALIA: One of Victoria's most senior police officers has told Today that "all things are on the table" when it comes to discussing family violence prevention. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner (Family Violence) Lauren Callaway said family violence occurs every six minutes, with an offender arrested every 18 minutes. 9 Now (Australia) 30/4/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video DV – ‘a significant drain on police resources’ says Commissioner AUSTRALIA: SA Police Commissioner, Grant Stevens says the public's increased awareness of processes to report domestic violence means "It's reasonable to expect we'll see an increase in reports". "A lot of the layers of responsibility we've added, are essential to ensure the safety of the people who experience domestic violence". Speaking with Sonya, Jules & David Bevan, Stevens said, " It is a significant drain on police resources". [AUDIO] ABC News (Australia) 30/4/2024 News WA police union calls for sweeping anti-knife laws AUSTRALIA: WA’s police union is calling for Queensland’s anti-knife legislation to be rolled out in the state, including in shopping centres, as the premier gives the strongest indication yet that his government is about to commit. Named after teenager Jack Beasley who was fatally stabbed on the Gold Coast in 2019, Jack’s Law allows Queensland Police to use metal-detecting wands on anyone within party precincts, on or around public transport, and soon in shopping centres and pubs. WA Today (Australia) 30/4/2024 News Queensland’s $1.28bn community safety plan includes transporting detained children for schooling AUSTRALIA: The raft of new laws includes expanding a trial of metal detectors to now include shopping centres and other high-risk locations. The Guardian 30/4/2024 News Operation Cobalt: Search warrants target Black Power in burglary investigations NEW ZEALAND: Police simultaneously swooped on three Pukekohe properties as part of an investigation into burglaries across the Franklin area. In the process, investigation staff have recovered ammunition, cannabis, and a raft of stolen property. New Zealand Police 30/4/2024 News Ex-cop who filmed wife having sex with lover in Screwfix car park avoids jail Gavin Harper, 45, crept up and filmed his estranged wife Stephanie Glynn having sex with her colleague Andrew McLullich in the car park of a Screwfix after he placed a tracker on her vehicle and listened in on her conversations. Sky News 30/4/2024 News Twelve WA officers face disciplinary action after anti-vax cop loses appeal AUSTRALIA: WA Police Officer Ben Falconer’s legal fight over being vaccinated against COVID has ended in a loss, with the Supreme Court of WA ruling against his appeal. WA Today (Australia) 30/4/2024 News Rap music used as evidence in scores of trials in England and Wales, study finds Researchers say issue ‘urgently needs scrutiny’ after rap and drill music used as evidence against 252 defendants over three years The Guardian 30/4/2024 News Police chief apologizes for comments made after Zameer verdict CANADA: Myron Demkiw had said he was 'hoping for a different outcome' after Umar Zameer found not guilty. Toronto's police chief is apologizing for his "choice of words" in reacting to the acquittal of a man who had been accused of fatally running over an officer. CBC News (Canada) 30/4/2024 News Gardaí will not ‘physically police’ Northern Ireland border REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí will not be assigned to physically police the Border, the Department of Justice has said. The announcement comes after the Department said its own expanding role in immigration registration duties would “free up” 100 gardaí for frontline enforcement work, including deportations. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 30/4/2024 News Man gets four-year sentence for destroying phone used to gain Garda system information REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A MAN WHO threw his phone into water when gardaí arrived at his home to search it has been jailed for three years and nine months for perverting the course of justice and corruption. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 30/4/2024 News Teenage boy dies and two officers suffer ‘significant injuries’ in sword attack A 14-year-old boy has died after a man with a sword attacked five people, including two police officers, in East London. The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) said both officers were in hospital with “significant injuries” but these were not life-threatening. Police Professional 30/4/2024 News Police Ombudsman confirms plans to conclude 95 Troubles-related cases The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has confirmed that she aims to conclude 95 Troubles-related cases in the next year. It follows the introduction of new transitional arrangements under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, which, while ending the Ombudsman’s remit for undertaking historical investigations, will allow for the completion of reports and related administrative tasks in cases where investigations have concluded. Police Professional 30/4/2024 News Home Office lays out proposals for new strip search guidance to police The Home Office said the new proposals would give “greater clarity” to existing safeguards. The Home Office has launched a consultation on new proposals for changes to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) Codes of Practice in relation to strip searches. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/4/2024 News Case dropped against former Superintendent Novlett Robyn Williams Judge Richard Marks KC said the mental health report made “sad and unhappy reading”. The case against Superintendent Novlett Robyn Williams has been dropped after a court heard she was left “traumatised” by her legal ordeal. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/4/2024 News Growing number of Feds show support for North Wales after no confidence vote An open letter by the North Wales Federation questioned the rationale and legitimacy of the CEO’s role and asked for full transparency on pay. A growing number of Federations have called for questions to be answered about the role of CEO Mukund Krishna, after colleagues in North Wales recently passed a no confidence vote in the PFEW’s elected and non-elected leadership. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/4/2024 News NCA has good relationships with forces but struggles with work allocation The first part of this inspection, published last June, examined how well the NCA vets its officers and identifies corruption/improper behaviour. The NCA tends to decide whether to pick up a corruption investigation based on the previous professional relationship between its ACU personnel and the requesting force – not a full consideration of the case. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/4/2024 News IOPC must re-review decision not to hold new investigation into fatal shooting In October 2021 an inquest jury unanimously concluded that Lewis Skelton had been unlawfully killed, with that verdict upheld following a legal challenge by the AFO. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/4/2024 News The social and psychological implications of fraud Russell Webster examines a useful briefing paper which has implications for victim support and prevention. Yesterday the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) published a very useful (not to say timely) briefing which outlines the social and psychological factors affecting risk and impact of fraud against individuals. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/4/2024 News Why are police officers slow to respond to domestic abuse call-outs? Popping out to buy milk the other night, I saw how women die. My nearest local shop in south-west London, the place I go for last-minute and forgotten groceries, is an M&S at a petrol station. It sells fuel, overpriced food and coffee. It’s open late. As I queued to pay for my semi-skimmed just before 7 p.m., I noticed a couple of police constables – one male, one female – waiting for coffee. Their marked car was parked outside, though not at a pump; they’d evidently stopped just for the coffee. The Spectator 30/4/2024 Feature, Opinion «877878879880881882883884885Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
